Heading out to Rock on the River? Here's what you need to know!

Rock on the River is taking over Participark this weekend!

The third edition of Timmins Festivals and Events Committee’s (TFEC) growing music festival offers two nights of live music on the shores of the Mattagami River.

If you’re heading out to the concerts, here’s what you need to know:

Who’s playing

The make room for the biggest acts yet, TFEC had to get a bigger stage this year!

Friday’s headliner is Walk off the Earth, who is up at 9:45 p.m. Before they hit the stage, you’ll get to see Scott Helman at 8:15 p.m., Logan Staats at 7 p.m., Claude and Simon at 5:45 p.m., and there’s an after party with DJ Acro.

Get ready to rock on Saturday with Billy Talent, who will hit the stage at 10:45 p.m. Leading up to their performance is Death From Above at 9 p.m., Bleeker at 7:45 p.m., The Motorleague at 6:30 p.m., and All the Wasted Years, who won the Gimme the Gig contest, at 5:15 p.m.

Local support

When the main acts aren’t playing, keep an eye on the Northern Roots Side Stage. Friday the Cabiners are on at 6:30 p.m., Vintage Slang at 7:45 p.m. and Kickback Tracii at 9 p.m.

Saturday Ladies Night Out plays at 6 p.m., Fortunate Losers at 7:15 p.m., In My Coma at 8:30 p.m., and Laforge at 10 p.m.

When does the fun start?

The gates open at 5 p.m. Friday, and 4:30 p.m. Saturday

Parking

No parking is available at the venue, but there is a parking lot across the road from the Mattagami Historical Park. Organizers encourage festival-goers to car pool or to take advantage of the weather and walk.

Shuttles

If you need a ride after the show, shuttles will be available at the end of the night.

It’s family friendly, and helping out charity!

The general admission area is open to people of all ages. Admission for children 10 years and under is a monetary donation. After the festival, the cash raised through the child admission donations will be split between Project Love and the Timmins Family Counselling Centre. Children must be accompanied by an adult who has a ticket, however.

Bring your ID

If you have a VIP ticket or plan to buy alcohol, make sure you have your government-issued ID.

Other entertainment

Aside from the high-calibre acts on stage, there will be a busker, cotton candy for the kids and superheroes will be out meeting the fans.

Fuel up

If your stomach starts growling, there are a number of ways to fill up. Food vendors will be set up on site including: Food Manchu, Foster Jane, Pita Pit, and Lanny’s.

Leave these items at home

Leave your chairs, recording cameras/recording devices, drugs or paraphernalia, umbrellas, and outside food or drink at home. If you’re bringing a bag, it’ll be searched by security.

Tickets

You can still pick up tickets online here, although VIP is sold out. Tickets will be sold at the gate, but it's cash only.

How did Rock on the River start?

We were wondering the same thing! Find out how all the action started with a beer fridge here.